South Penn Elementary

acps.allconet.org/sp/

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Penn Elementary School, located at 500 E 2nd St in Cumberland, Maryland, serves as a primary educational institution within the Allegany County Public Schools system. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing the foundational academic skills necessary for long-term success. As a community-centered school, it strives to balance core curriculum standards with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its students for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school’s official website highlights its commitment to maintaining clear communication between educators, students, and families. Through various programs and initiatives, South Penn Elementary works to engage the local Cumberland community, encouraging parental involvement and a collaborative approach to education. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, the school seeks to address the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of academic achievement and personal growth.

523

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Penn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	7
Black	42
Asian	7
Two or More	76
American Indian	1

White
390 (74.6 %)
Two or More
76 (14.5 %)
Black
42 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allegany County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)777-1755
Website:	http://acps.allconet.org/sp/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 77

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 82